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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 313.08 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 313.08 and 149.28 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 313.08 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/313.08 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 313.08 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 46,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,736.58/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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