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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.25, 313.67 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.25, 313.67 and 149.73 is: 206.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.25 : 313.67 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.25/313.67 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.25x = 313.67 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.25x = 46,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,965.81/227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.67

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