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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 312.32 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 312.32 and 137.82 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 312.32 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/312.32 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 312.32 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 43,043.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,043.25/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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