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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.49, 312.59 and 143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.49, 312.59 and 143.69 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.49 : 312.59 = 143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.49/312.59 = 143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.49x = 312.59 × 143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.49x = 44,914.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,914.85/226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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