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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 313.71 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 313.71 and 140.04 is: 193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 313.71 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/313.71 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 313.71 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 43,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,931.25/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.26

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