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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.06, 311.98 and 137.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.06, 311.98 and 137.54 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.06 : 311.98 = 137.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.06/311.98 = 137.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.06x = 311.98 × 137.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.06x = 42,909.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,909.73/226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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