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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.43, 339.57 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.43, 339.57 and 139.76 is: 209.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.43 : 339.57 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.43/339.57 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.43x = 339.57 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.43x = 47,458.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,458.30/226.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.59

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