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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 312.15 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 312.15 and 138.91 is: 191.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 312.15 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/312.15 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 312.15 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 43,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,360.76/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.71

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