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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 313.82 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 313.82 and 138.86 is: 191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 313.82 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/313.82 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 313.82 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 43,577.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,577.05/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.63

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