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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 314.30 and 149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 314.30 and 149.07 is: 205.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 314.30 = 149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/314.30 = 149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 314.30 × 149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 46,851.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,851.39/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.60

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