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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 313.13 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 313.13 and 148.14 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 313.13 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/313.13 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 313.13 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 46,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,386.34/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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