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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.72, 314.12 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.72, 314.12 and 140.42 is: 193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.72 : 314.12 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.72/314.12 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.72x = 314.12 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.72x = 44,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,108.73/227.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.70

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