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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.74, 314.31 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.74, 314.31 and 140.40 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.74 : 314.31 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.74/314.31 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.74x = 314.31 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.74x = 44,129.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,129.12/227.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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