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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 313.87 and 140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 313.87 and 140.03 is: 193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 313.87 = 140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/313.87 = 140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 313.87 × 140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 43,950.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,950.61/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.18

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