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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.53, 315.27 and 149.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.53, 315.27 and 149.92 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.53 : 315.27 = 149.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.53/315.27 = 149.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.53x = 315.27 × 149.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.53x = 47,264.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,264.49/228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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