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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 314.52 and 194.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 314.52 and 194.58 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 314.52 = 194.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/314.52 = 194.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 314.52 × 194.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 61,199.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,199.30/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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