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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.98, 341.66 and 191.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.98, 341.66 and 191.65 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.98 : 341.66 = 191.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.98/341.66 = 191.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.98x = 341.66 × 191.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.98x = 65,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,478.55/227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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