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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 312.26 and 133.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 312.26 and 133.09 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 312.26 = 133.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/312.26 = 133.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 312.26 × 133.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 41,558.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,558.68/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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