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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.80, 314.34 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.80, 314.34 and 139.32 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.80 : 314.34 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.80/314.34 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.80x = 314.34 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.80x = 43,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,793.85/227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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