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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 338.73 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 338.73 and 138.08 is: 206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 338.73 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/338.73 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 338.73 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 46,770.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,770.14/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.80

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