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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.90, 314.36 and 143.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.90, 314.36 and 143.93 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.90 : 314.36 = 143.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.90/314.36 = 143.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.90x = 314.36 × 143.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.90x = 45,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,245.83/227.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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