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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.63, 314.12 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.63, 314.12 and 139.14 is: 192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.63 : 314.12 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.63/314.12 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.63x = 314.12 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.63x = 43,706.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,706.66/227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.01

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