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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.13, 338.87 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.13, 338.87 and 121.93 is: 182.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.13 : 338.87 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.13/338.87 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.13x = 338.87 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.13x = 41,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,317.88/226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.72

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