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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.03, 311.76 and 138.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.03, 311.76 and 138.74 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.03 : 311.76 = 138.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.03/311.76 = 138.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.03x = 311.76 × 138.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.03x = 43,253.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,253.58/226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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