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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.92, 342.72 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.92, 342.72 and 189.76 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.92 : 342.72 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.92/342.72 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.92x = 342.72 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.92x = 65,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,034.55/227.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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