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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.01, 311.80 and 137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.01, 311.80 and 137.45 is: 189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.01 : 311.80 = 137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.01/311.80 = 137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.01x = 311.80 × 137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.01x = 42,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,856.91/226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.62

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