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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.28, 313.80 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.28, 313.80 and 149.76 is: 206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.28 : 313.80 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.28/313.80 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.28x = 313.80 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.28x = 46,994.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,994.69/227.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.77

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