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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 314.13 and 139.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 314.13 and 139.11 is: 192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 314.13 = 139.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/314.13 = 139.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 314.13 × 139.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 43,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,698.62/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.01

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