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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.14, 313.28 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.14, 313.28 and 139.74 is: 192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.14 : 313.28 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.14/313.28 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.14x = 313.28 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.14x = 43,777.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,777.75/227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.73

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