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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 313.87 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 313.87 and 138.91 is: 191.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 313.87 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/313.87 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 313.87 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 43,599.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,599.77/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.73

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