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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.43, 312.49 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.43, 312.49 and 133.16 is: 183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.43 : 312.49 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.43/312.49 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.43x = 312.49 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.43x = 41,611.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,611.17/226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.77

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