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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.72, 315.63 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.72, 315.63 and 140.22 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.72 : 315.63 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.72/315.63 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.72x = 315.63 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.72x = 44,257.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,257.79/228.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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