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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 314.60 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 314.60 and 134.68 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 314.60 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/314.60 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 314.60 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 42,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,368.76/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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