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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.03, 314.69 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.03, 314.69 and 140.76 is: 194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.03 : 314.69 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.03/314.69 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.03x = 314.69 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.03x = 44,295.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,295.06/228.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.25

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