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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.46, 313.71 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.46, 313.71 and 144.60 is: 199.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.46 : 313.71 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.46/313.71 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.46x = 313.71 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.46x = 45,360.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,360.75/227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.42

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