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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 338.86 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 338.86 and 139.16 is: 208.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 338.86 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/338.86 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 338.86 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 47,155.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,155.76/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.54

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