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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 339 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 339 and 134.68 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 339 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/339 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 339 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 45,656.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,656.52/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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