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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.03, 313.37 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.03, 313.37 and 139.73 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.03 : 313.37 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.03/313.37 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.03x = 313.37 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.03x = 43,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,786.49/227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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