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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.77, 312.77 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.77, 312.77 and 147.96 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.77 : 312.77 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.77/312.77 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.77x = 312.77 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.77x = 46,277.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,277.37/226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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