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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 312.08 and 138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 312.08 and 138.82 is: 191.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 312.08 = 138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/312.08 = 138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 312.08 × 138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 43,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,322.95/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.56

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