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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.95, 314.44 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.95, 314.44 and 134.68 is: 185.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.95 : 314.44 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.95/314.44 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.95x = 314.44 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.95x = 42,348.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,348.51/227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.78

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