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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.52, 315.26 and 139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.52, 315.26 and 139.93 is: 193.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.52 : 315.26 = 139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.52/315.26 = 139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.52x = 315.26 × 139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.52x = 44,114.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,114.33/228.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.04

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