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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 314.55 and 145.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 314.55 and 145.13 is: 200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 314.55 = 145.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/314.55 = 145.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 314.55 × 145.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 45,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,650.64/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.33

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