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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 312.39 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 312.39 and 139.06 is: 191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 312.39 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/312.39 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 312.39 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 43,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,440.95/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.91

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