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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.32, 313.88 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.32, 313.88 and 149.76 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.32 : 313.88 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.32/313.88 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.32x = 313.88 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.32x = 47,006.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,006.67/227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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