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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.90, 314.55 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.90, 314.55 and 134.65 is: 185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.90 : 314.55 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.90/314.55 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.90x = 314.55 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.90x = 42,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,354.16/227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.85

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