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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.51, 313.95 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.51, 313.95 and 149.88 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.51 : 313.95 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.51/313.95 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.51x = 313.95 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.51x = 47,053.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,053.26/227.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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