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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 314.38 and 140.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 314.38 and 140.50 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 314.38 = 140.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/314.38 = 140.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 314.38 × 140.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 44,169.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,169.69/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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