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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.39, 313.77 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.39, 313.77 and 140.03 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.39 : 313.77 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.39/313.77 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.39x = 313.77 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.39x = 43,937.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,937.21/227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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