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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.86, 314.37 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.86, 314.37 and 134.61 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.86 : 314.37 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.86/314.37 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.86x = 314.37 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.86x = 42,317.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,317.35/227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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