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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 313.37 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 313.37 and 201.69 is: 277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 313.37 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/313.37 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 313.37 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 63,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,203.34/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.31

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