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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.49, 312.63 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.49, 312.63 and 139.16 is: 192.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.49 : 312.63 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.49/312.63 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.49x = 312.63 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.49x = 43,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,505.59/226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.09

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