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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.14, 313.56 and 148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.14, 313.56 and 148.57 is: 205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.14 : 313.56 = 148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.14/313.56 = 148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.14x = 313.56 × 148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.14x = 46,583.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,583.30/227.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.09

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