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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 312 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 312 and 138.84 is: 191.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 312 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/312 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 312 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 43,318.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,318.08/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.54

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