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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 312.84 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 312.84 and 149.20 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 312.84 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/312.84 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 312.84 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 46,675.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,675.73/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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