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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 312.12 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 312.12 and 126.60 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 312.12 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/312.12 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 312.12 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 39,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,514.87/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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