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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 314.33 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 314.33 and 140.42 is: 193.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 314.33 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/314.33 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 314.33 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 44,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,138.30/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.81

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