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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 313.35 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 313.35 and 138.57 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 313.35 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/313.35 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 313.35 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 43,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,420.91/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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