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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.03, 311.94 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.03, 311.94 and 126.45 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.03 : 311.94 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.03/311.94 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.03x = 311.94 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.03x = 39,444.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,444.81/226.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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