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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.99, 314.67 and 145.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.99, 314.67 and 145.19 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.99 : 314.67 = 145.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.99/314.67 = 145.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.99x = 314.67 × 145.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.99x = 45,686.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,686.94/227.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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