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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.02, 311.75 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.02, 311.75 and 143.04 is: 197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.02 : 311.75 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.02/311.75 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.02x = 311.75 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.02x = 44,592.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,592.72/226.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.30

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