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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.22, 314.90 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.22, 314.90 and 140.92 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.22 : 314.90 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.22/314.90 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.22x = 314.90 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.22x = 44,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,375.71/228.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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