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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 312.14 and 122.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 312.14 and 122.69 is: 169.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 312.14 = 122.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/312.14 = 122.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 312.14 × 122.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 38,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,295.68/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.31

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