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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.46, 315.18 and 139.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.46, 315.18 and 139.90 is: 193.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.46 : 315.18 = 139.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.46/315.18 = 139.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.46x = 315.18 × 139.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.46x = 44,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,093.68/228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.00

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