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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 314.55 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 314.55 and 134.70 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 314.55 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/314.55 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 314.55 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 42,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,369.89/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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