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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.93, 314.54 and 140.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.93, 314.54 and 140.60 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.93 : 314.54 = 140.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.93/314.54 = 140.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.93x = 314.54 × 140.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.93x = 44,222.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,222.05/227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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