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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.15, 314.87 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.15, 314.87 and 140.81 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.15 : 314.87 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.15/314.87 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.15x = 314.87 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.15x = 44,334.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,334.57/228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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