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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 315.24 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 315.24 and 191.60 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 315.24 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/315.24 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 315.24 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 60,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,399.98/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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