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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.04, 313.02 and 149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.04, 313.02 and 149.28 is: 205.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.04 : 313.02 = 149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.04/313.02 = 149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.04x = 313.02 × 149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.04x = 46,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,727.63/227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.81

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