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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.31, 313.65 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.31, 313.65 and 140.10 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.31 : 313.65 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.31/313.65 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.31x = 313.65 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.31x = 43,942.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942.37/227.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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