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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 313.38 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 313.38 and 139.65 is: 192.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 313.38 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/313.38 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 313.38 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 43,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,763.52/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.68

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