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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.12, 313.26 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.12, 313.26 and 148.40 is: 204.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.12 : 313.26 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.12/313.26 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.12x = 313.26 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.12x = 46,487.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,487.78/227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.68

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