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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 313.17 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 313.17 and 149.28 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 313.17 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/313.17 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 313.17 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 46,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,750.02/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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