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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 312.03 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 312.03 and 143.25 is: 197.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 312.03 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/312.03 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 312.03 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 44,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,697.82/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.68

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