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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.77, 314.19 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.77, 314.19 and 139.28 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.77 : 314.19 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.77/314.19 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.77x = 314.19 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.77x = 43,758.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,758.81/227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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