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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 313.14 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 313.14 and 144.21 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 313.14 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/313.14 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 313.14 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 45,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,157.92/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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