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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.76, 313.98 and 144.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.76, 313.98 and 144.86 is: 199.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.76 : 313.98 = 144.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.76/313.98 = 144.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.76x = 313.98 × 144.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.76x = 45,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,483.14/227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.70

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