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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 312.17 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 312.17 and 143.30 is: 197.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 312.17 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/312.17 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 312.17 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 44,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,734.02/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.83

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