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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.08, 313.48 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.08, 313.48 and 144.20 is: 199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.08 : 313.48 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.08/313.48 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.08x = 313.48 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.08x = 45,203.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203.82/227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.07

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