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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.01, 311.76 and 138.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.01, 311.76 and 138.66 is: 191.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.01 : 311.76 = 138.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.01/311.76 = 138.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.01x = 311.76 × 138.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.01x = 43,228.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,228.64/226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.27

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