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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.91, 314.43 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.91, 314.43 and 139.37 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.91 : 314.43 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.91/314.43 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.91x = 314.43 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.91x = 43,820.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,820.01/227.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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