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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.36, 313.77 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.36, 313.77 and 138.86 is: 191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.36 : 313.77 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.36/313.77 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.36x = 313.77 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.36x = 43,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,568.53/227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.63

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