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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.40, 312.56 and 143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.40, 312.56 and 143.62 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.40 : 312.56 = 143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.40/312.56 = 143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.40x = 312.56 × 143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.40x = 44,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,890.66/226.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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