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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 314.49 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 314.49 and 139.41 is: 192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 314.49 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/314.49 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 314.49 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 43,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,843.05/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.37

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