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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 312.49 and 139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 312.49 and 139.03 is: 191.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 312.49 = 139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/312.49 = 139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 312.49 × 139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 43,444.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444.88/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.80

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