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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 339.18 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 339.18 and 130.53 is: 195.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 339.18 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/339.18 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 339.18 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 44,273.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,273.17/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.80

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