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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 313.84 and 140.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 313.84 and 140.06 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 313.84 = 140.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/313.84 = 140.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 313.84 × 140.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 43,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,957.39/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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