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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 311.94 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 311.94 and 148.53 is: 204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 311.94 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/311.94 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 311.94 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 46,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,332.45/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.99

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