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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.81, 314.44 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.81, 314.44 and 144.98 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.81 : 314.44 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.81/314.44 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.81x = 314.44 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.81x = 45,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,587.51/227.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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