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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.20, 313.40 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.20, 313.40 and 149.52 is: 206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.20 : 313.40 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.20/313.40 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.20x = 313.40 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.20x = 46,859.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,859.57/227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.25

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