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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.21, 312.25 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.21, 312.25 and 133 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.21 : 312.25 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.21/312.25 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.21x = 312.25 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.21x = 41,529.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,529.25/226.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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