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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.29, 313.52 and 139.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.29, 313.52 and 139.81 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.29 : 313.52 = 139.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.29/313.52 = 139.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.29x = 313.52 × 139.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.29x = 43,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,832.27/227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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