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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 312.15 and 137.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 312.15 and 137.71 is: 189.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 312.15 = 137.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/312.15 = 137.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 312.15 × 137.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 42,986.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,986.18/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.98

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