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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 313.65 and 143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 313.65 and 143.18 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 313.65 = 143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/313.65 = 143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 313.65 × 143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 44,908.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,908.01/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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