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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.99, 314.34 and 191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.99, 314.34 and 191 is: 263.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.99 : 314.34 = 191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.99/314.34 = 191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.99x = 314.34 × 191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.99x = 60,038.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,038.94/227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.34

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