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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.19, 313.34 and 144.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.19, 313.34 and 144.27 is: 198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.19 : 313.34 = 144.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.19/313.34 = 144.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.19x = 313.34 × 144.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.19x = 45,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,203.27/227.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.97

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