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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.01, 311.86 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.01, 311.86 and 137.48 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.01 : 311.86 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.01/311.86 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.01x = 311.86 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.01x = 42,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,874.51/226.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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