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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 313.54 and 139.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 313.54 and 139.99 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 313.54 = 139.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/313.54 = 139.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 313.54 × 139.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 43,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,892.46/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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