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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 313.80 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 313.80 and 184.40 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 313.80 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/313.80 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 313.80 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 57,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,864.72/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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