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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.41, 313.77 and 140.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.41, 313.77 and 140.02 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.41 : 313.77 = 140.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.41/313.77 = 140.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.41x = 313.77 × 140.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.41x = 43,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,934.08/227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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