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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 313.36 and 144.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 313.36 and 144.21 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 313.36 = 144.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/313.36 = 144.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 313.36 × 144.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 45,187.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,187.61/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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