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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.78, 314.24 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.78, 314.24 and 140.42 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.78 : 314.24 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.78/314.24 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.78x = 314.24 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.78x = 44,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,125.58/227.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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