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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 313.18 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 313.18 and 139.73 is: 192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 313.18 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/313.18 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 313.18 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 43,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,760.64/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.77

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