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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.60, 313.63 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.60, 313.63 and 148.82 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.60 : 313.63 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.60/313.63 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.60x = 313.63 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.60x = 46,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,674.83/227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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