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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.39, 312.28 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.39, 312.28 and 139 is: 191.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.39 : 312.28 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.39/312.28 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.39x = 312.28 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.39x = 43,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406.92/226.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.74

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