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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 311.90 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 311.90 and 141.98 is: 195.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 311.90 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/311.90 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 311.90 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 44,283.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283.56/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.91

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