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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.20, 313.74 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.20, 313.74 and 140.02 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.20 : 313.74 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.20/313.74 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.20x = 313.74 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.20x = 43,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,929.87/227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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