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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 312.19 and 148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 312.19 and 148.64 is: 205.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 312.19 = 148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/312.19 = 148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 312.19 × 148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 46,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,401.99/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.21

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