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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 314.23 and 192.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 314.23 and 192.82 is: 265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 314.23 = 192.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/314.23 = 192.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 314.23 × 192.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 60,588.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,588.86/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.82

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