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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 341.65 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 341.65 and 186.38 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 341.65 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/341.65 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 341.65 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 63,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,676.53/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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