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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.02, 314.55 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.02, 314.55 and 139.46 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.02 : 314.55 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.02/314.55 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.02x = 314.55 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.02x = 43,867.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,867.14/228.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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