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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.06, 338.74 and 134.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.06, 338.74 and 134.71 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.06 : 338.74 = 134.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.06/338.74 = 134.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.06x = 338.74 × 134.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.06x = 45,630.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,630.48/226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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