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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.62, 315.50 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.62, 315.50 and 140.08 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.62 : 315.50 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.62/315.50 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.62x = 315.50 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.62x = 44,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,195.24/228.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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