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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.68, 314.12 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.68, 314.12 and 139.16 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.68 : 314.12 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.68/314.12 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.68x = 314.12 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.68x = 43,712.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,712.94/227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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