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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.38, 312.17 and 138.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.38, 312.17 and 138.99 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.38 : 312.17 = 138.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.38/312.17 = 138.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.38x = 312.17 × 138.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.38x = 43,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,387.81/226.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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