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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.30, 313.54 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.30, 313.54 and 148.51 is: 204.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.30 : 313.54 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.30/313.54 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.30x = 313.54 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.30x = 46,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,563.85/227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.86

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