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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.89, 314.43 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.89, 314.43 and 145.10 is: 200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.89 : 314.43 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.89/314.43 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.89x = 314.43 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.89x = 45,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,624.03/227.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.20

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