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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.57, 314.08 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.57, 314.08 and 140.29 is: 193.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.57 : 314.08 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.57/314.08 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.57x = 314.08 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.57x = 44,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,061.15/227.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.62

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