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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.35, 312.39 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.35, 312.39 and 137.88 is: 190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.35 : 312.39 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.35/312.39 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.35x = 312.39 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.35x = 43,072.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,072.33/226.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.29

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