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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 339.74 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 339.74 and 123.76 is: 185.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 339.74 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/339.74 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 339.74 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 42,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,046.22/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.63

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