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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.38, 313.59 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.38, 313.59 and 149.74 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.38 : 313.59 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.38/313.59 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.38x = 313.59 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.38x = 46,956.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,956.97/227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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