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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.72, 314.30 and 139.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.72, 314.30 and 139.22 is: 192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.72 : 314.30 = 139.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.72/314.30 = 139.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.72x = 314.30 × 139.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.72x = 43,754.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,754.58/227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.15

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