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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.06, 313.21 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.06, 313.21 and 139.67 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.06 : 313.21 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.06/313.21 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.06x = 313.21 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.06x = 43,746.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,746.04/227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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