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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.58, 314.04 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.58, 314.04 and 144.60 is: 199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.58 : 314.04 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.58/314.04 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.58x = 314.04 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.58x = 45,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,410.18/227.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.54

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