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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.44, 312.44 and 139.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.44, 312.44 and 139.08 is: 191.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.44 : 312.44 = 139.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.44/312.44 = 139.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.44x = 312.44 × 139.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.44x = 43,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,454.16/226.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.90

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