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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.17, 313.45 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.17, 313.45 and 149.50 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.17 : 313.45 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.17/313.45 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.17x = 313.45 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.17x = 46,860.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860.78/227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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