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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.90, 315.35 and 194.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.90, 315.35 and 194.65 is: 269.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.90 : 315.35 = 194.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.90/315.35 = 194.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.90x = 315.35 × 194.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.90x = 61,382.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,382.88/227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.34

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