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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.52, 314.01 and 144.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.52, 314.01 and 144.63 is: 199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.52 : 314.01 = 144.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.52/314.01 = 144.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.52x = 314.01 × 144.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.52x = 45,415.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,415.27/227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.61

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