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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.98, 314.63 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.98, 314.63 and 149.30 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.98 : 314.63 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.98/314.63 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.98x = 314.63 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.98x = 46,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,973.80/227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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