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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 312.03 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 312.03 and 132.86 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 312.03 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/312.03 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 312.03 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 41,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,454.08/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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