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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.56, 315.40 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.56, 315.40 and 140.04 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.56 : 315.40 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.56/315.40 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.56x = 315.40 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.56x = 44,168.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,168.62/228.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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