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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 312.78 and 149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 312.78 and 149 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 312.78 = 149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/312.78 = 149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 312.78 × 149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 46,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,604.22/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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