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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.66, 314.21 and 144.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.66, 314.21 and 144.71 is: 199.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.66 : 314.21 = 144.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.66/314.21 = 144.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.66x = 314.21 × 144.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.66x = 45,469.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,469.33/227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.72

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