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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.23, 313.47 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.23, 313.47 and 139.95 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.23 : 313.47 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.23/313.47 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.23x = 313.47 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.23x = 43,870.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,870.13/227.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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