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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 227.88 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 227.88 and 143.37 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 227.88 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/227.88 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 227.88 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 32,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,671.16/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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