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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 314.12 and 144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 314.12 and 144.74 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 314.12 = 144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/314.12 = 144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 314.12 × 144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 45,465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,465.73/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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