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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 313.27 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 313.27 and 139.66 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 313.27 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/313.27 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 313.27 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 43,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,751.29/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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