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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.06, 340.10 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.06, 340.10 and 140.19 is: 209.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.06 : 340.10 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.06/340.10 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.06x = 340.10 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.06x = 47,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,678.62/227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.98

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