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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.14, 313.45 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.14, 313.45 and 138.60 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.14 : 313.45 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.14/313.45 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.14x = 313.45 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.14x = 43,444.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444.17/227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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