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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.25, 313.71 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.25, 313.71 and 144.57 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.25 : 313.71 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.25/313.71 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.25x = 313.71 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.25x = 45,353.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,353.05/227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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