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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 313.46 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 313.46 and 138.62 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 313.46 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/313.46 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 313.46 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 43,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,452.09/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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