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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 313.98 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 313.98 and 195.16 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 313.98 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/313.98 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 313.98 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 61,276.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,276.34/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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