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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.78, 315.75 and 140.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.78, 315.75 and 140.31 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.78 : 315.75 = 140.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.78/315.75 = 140.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.78x = 315.75 × 140.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.78x = 44,302.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302.88/228.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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