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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.27, 314.93 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.27, 314.93 and 139.73 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.27 : 314.93 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.27/314.93 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.27x = 314.93 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.27x = 44,005.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,005.17/228.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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