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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.23, 312.20 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.23, 312.20 and 132.93 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.23 : 312.20 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.23/312.20 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.23x = 312.20 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.23x = 41,500.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,500.08/226.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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