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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 314.60 and 139.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 314.60 and 139.45 is: 192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 314.60 = 139.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/314.60 = 139.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 314.60 × 139.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 43,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,870.97/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.45

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