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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227, 312.98 and 148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227, 312.98 and 148.19 is: 204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227 : 312.98 = 148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227/312.98 = 148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227x = 312.98 × 148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227x = 46,380.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,380.51/227
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.32

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