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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.07, 314.76 and 140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.07, 314.76 and 140.80 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.07 : 314.76 = 140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.07/314.76 = 140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.07x = 314.76 × 140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.07x = 44,318.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,318.21/228.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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