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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.65, 313.85 and 148.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.65, 313.85 and 148.81 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.65 : 313.85 = 148.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.65/313.85 = 148.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.65x = 313.85 × 148.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.65x = 46,701.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,701.71/227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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