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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 340.11 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 340.11 and 135.61 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 340.11 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/340.11 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 340.11 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 46,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,121.47/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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