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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.17, 312.20 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.17, 312.20 and 138.90 is: 191.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.17 : 312.20 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.17/312.20 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.17x = 312.20 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.17x = 43,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,363.89/226.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.73

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