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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.54, 315.27 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.54, 315.27 and 148.75 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.54 : 315.27 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.54/315.27 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.54x = 315.27 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.54x = 46,896.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,896.41/228.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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