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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.37, 312.57 and 147.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.37, 312.57 and 147.74 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.37 : 312.57 = 147.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.37/312.57 = 147.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.37x = 312.57 × 147.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.37x = 46,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,179.09/226.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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