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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.06, 314.60 and 140.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.06, 314.60 and 140.67 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.06 : 314.60 = 140.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.06/314.60 = 140.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.06x = 314.60 × 140.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.06x = 44,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,254.08/228.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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