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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.53, 314.11 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.53, 314.11 and 140.25 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.53 : 314.11 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.53/314.11 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.53x = 314.11 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.53x = 44,053.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,053.93/227.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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