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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 314.48 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 314.48 and 139.39 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 314.48 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/314.48 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 314.48 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 43,834.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,834.93/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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