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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 311.79 and 143.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 311.79 and 143.17 is: 197.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 311.79 = 143.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/311.79 = 143.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 311.79 × 143.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 44,638.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,638.97/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.40

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