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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.75, 313.94 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.75, 313.94 and 148.93 is: 205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.75 : 313.94 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.75/313.94 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.75x = 313.94 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.75x = 46,755.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,755.08/227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.29

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