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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.10, 313.37 and 144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.10, 313.37 and 144.28 is: 199.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.10 : 313.37 = 144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.10/313.37 = 144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.10x = 313.37 × 144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.10x = 45,213.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,213.23/227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.09

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