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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 314.56 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 314.56 and 134.71 is: 185.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 314.56 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/314.56 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 314.56 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 42,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,374.38/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.88

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