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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.94, 314.58 and 145.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.94, 314.58 and 145.11 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.94 : 314.58 = 145.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.94/314.58 = 145.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.94x = 314.58 × 145.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.94x = 45,648.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,648.70/227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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