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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 314.33 and 144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 314.33 and 144.96 is: 199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 314.33 = 144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/314.33 = 144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 314.33 × 144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 45,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,565.28/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.88

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