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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.26, 314.86 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.26, 314.86 and 140.91 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.26 : 314.86 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.26/314.86 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.26x = 314.86 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.26x = 44,366.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,366.92/228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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