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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.62, 314.12 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.62, 314.12 and 139.08 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.62 : 314.12 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.62/314.12 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.62x = 314.12 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.62x = 43,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,687.81/227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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