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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 311.85 and 138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 311.85 and 138.69 is: 191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 311.85 = 138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/311.85 = 138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 311.85 × 138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 43,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,250.48/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.34

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