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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.61, 314.10 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.61, 314.10 and 139.24 is: 192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.61 : 314.10 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.61/314.10 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.61x = 314.10 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.61x = 43,734.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,734.73/227.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.15

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