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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.37, 312.17 and 143.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.37, 312.17 and 143.39 is: 197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.37 : 312.17 = 143.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.37/312.17 = 143.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.37x = 312.17 × 143.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.37x = 44,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,762.06/226.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.74

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