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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.25, 312.29 and 148.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.25, 312.29 and 148.73 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.25 : 312.29 = 148.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.25/312.29 = 148.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.25x = 312.29 × 148.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.25x = 46,446.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,446.15/226.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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