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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228, 314.68 and 140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228, 314.68 and 140.72 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228 : 314.68 = 140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228/314.68 = 140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228x = 314.68 × 140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228x = 44,281.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281.77/228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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