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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 339.27 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 339.27 and 128.61 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 339.27 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/339.27 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 339.27 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 43,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,633.76/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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