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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 313.25 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 313.25 and 144.27 is: 198.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 313.25 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/313.25 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 313.25 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 45,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,191.86/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.98

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