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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.13, 313.43 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.13, 313.43 and 149.37 is: 206.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.13 : 313.43 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.13/313.43 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.13x = 313.43 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.13x = 46,816.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,816.29/227.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.12

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