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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.39, 313.67 and 149.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.39, 313.67 and 149.63 is: 206.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.39 : 313.67 = 149.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.39/313.67 = 149.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.39x = 313.67 × 149.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.39x = 46,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,933.25/227.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.40

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