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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 313.55 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 313.55 and 144.30 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 313.55 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/313.55 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 313.55 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 45,245.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,245.27/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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