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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.97, 314.62 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.97, 314.62 and 140.63 is: 194.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.97 : 314.62 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.97/314.62 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.97x = 314.62 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.97x = 44,243.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,243.09/227.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.07

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