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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.40, 313.67 and 143.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.40, 313.67 and 143.43 is: 197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.40 : 313.67 = 143.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.40/313.67 = 143.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.40x = 313.67 × 143.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.40x = 44,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,989.69/227.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.84

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