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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.61, 312.59 and 147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.61, 312.59 and 147.99 is: 204.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.61 : 312.59 = 147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.61/312.59 = 147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.61x = 312.59 × 147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.61x = 46,259.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,259.45/226.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.14

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