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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.43, 312.48 and 139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.43, 312.48 and 139.10 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.43 : 312.48 = 139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.43/312.48 = 139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.43x = 312.48 × 139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.43x = 43,465.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,465.97/226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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