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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 314.73 and 184.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 314.73 and 184.47 is: 254.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 314.73 = 184.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/314.73 = 184.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 314.73 × 184.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 58,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,058.24/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.71

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