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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.14, 312.06 and 138.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.14, 312.06 and 138.81 is: 191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.14 : 312.06 = 138.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.14/312.06 = 138.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.14x = 312.06 × 138.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.14x = 43,317.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,317.05/226.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.55

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