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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.07, 313.20 and 139.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.07, 313.20 and 139.59 is: 192.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.07 : 313.20 = 139.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.07/313.20 = 139.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.07x = 313.20 × 139.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.07x = 43,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,719.59/227.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.54

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