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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 313.04 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 313.04 and 139.64 is: 192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 313.04 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/313.04 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 313.04 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 43,712.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,712.91/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.57

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