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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.88, 315.87 and 140.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.88, 315.87 and 140.39 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.88 : 315.87 = 140.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.88/315.87 = 140.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.88x = 315.87 × 140.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.88x = 44,344.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,344.29/228.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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