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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.64, 314.29 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.64, 314.29 and 149.02 is: 205.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.64 : 314.29 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.64/314.29 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.64x = 314.29 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.64x = 46,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,835.50/227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.74

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