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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 314.69 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 314.69 and 139.50 is: 192.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 314.69 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/314.69 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 314.69 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 43,899.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,899.34/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.49

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