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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.05, 314.51 and 197.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.05, 314.51 and 197.27 is: 272.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.05 : 314.51 = 197.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.05/314.51 = 197.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.05x = 314.51 × 197.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.05x = 62,040.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,040.83/228.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.06

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