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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 311.85 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 311.85 and 126.40 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 311.85 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/311.85 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 311.85 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 39,417.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,417.84/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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