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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.95, 314.41 and 145.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.95, 314.41 and 145.03 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.95 : 314.41 = 145.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.95/314.41 = 145.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.95x = 314.41 × 145.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.95x = 45,598.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,598.88/227.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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