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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.01, 313.41 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.01, 313.41 and 144.15 is: 199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.01 : 313.41 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.01/313.41 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.01x = 313.41 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.01x = 45,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,178.05/227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.01

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