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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.47, 312.48 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.47, 312.48 and 131.93 is: 182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.47 : 312.48 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.47/312.48 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.47x = 312.48 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.47x = 41,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,225.47/226.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.03

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