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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.54, 313.68 and 149.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.54, 313.68 and 149.78 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.54 : 313.68 = 149.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.54/313.68 = 149.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.54x = 313.68 × 149.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.54x = 46,982.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,982.99/227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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