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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.06, 312.14 and 143.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.06, 312.14 and 143.37 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.06 : 312.14 = 143.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.06/312.14 = 143.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.06x = 312.14 × 143.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.06x = 44,751.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,751.51/226.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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