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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.30, 312.26 and 143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.30, 312.26 and 143.40 is: 197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.30 : 312.26 = 143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.30/312.26 = 143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.30x = 312.26 × 143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.30x = 44,778.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,778.44/226.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.87

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