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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 311.97 and 143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 311.97 and 143.22 is: 197.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 311.97 = 143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/311.97 = 143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 311.97 × 143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 44,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,679.49/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.53

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