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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.30, 313.52 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.30, 313.52 and 139.88 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.30 : 313.52 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.30/313.52 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.30x = 313.52 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.30x = 43,852.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,852.91/227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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