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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.77, 314.23 and 144.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.77, 314.23 and 144.79 is: 199.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.77 : 314.23 = 144.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.77/314.23 = 144.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.77x = 314.23 × 144.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.77x = 45,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,497.36/227.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.75

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