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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 314.51 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 314.51 and 134.66 is: 185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 314.51 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/314.51 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 314.51 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 42,352.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,352.03/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.82

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