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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 313.38 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 313.38 and 138.60 is: 191.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 313.38 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/313.38 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 313.38 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 43,433.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,433.95/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.28

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