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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.44, 313.76 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.44, 313.76 and 148.72 is: 205.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.44 : 313.76 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.44/313.76 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.44x = 313.76 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.44x = 46,661.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,661.64/227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.16

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