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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.27, 339.74 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.27, 339.74 and 139.97 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.27 : 339.74 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.27/339.74 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.27x = 339.74 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.27x = 47,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,554.08/226.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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