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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.96, 314.73 and 143.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.96, 314.73 and 143.97 is: 198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.96 : 314.73 = 143.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.96/314.73 = 143.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.96x = 314.73 × 143.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.96x = 45,311.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,311.68/227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.77

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