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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 313.29 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 313.29 and 144.19 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 313.29 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/313.29 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 313.29 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 45,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,171.00/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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