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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.07, 312 and 138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.07, 312 and 138.80 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.07 : 312 = 138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.07/312 = 138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.07x = 312 × 138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.07x = 43,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,305.60/226.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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