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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 314.58 and 134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 314.58 and 134.72 is: 185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 314.58 = 134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/314.58 = 134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 314.58 × 134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 42,381.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,381.21/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.90

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