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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.43, 313.79 and 140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.43, 313.79 and 140.09 is: 193.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.43 : 313.79 = 140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.43/313.79 = 140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.43x = 313.79 × 140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.43x = 43,956.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,956.57/227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.28

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