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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 312.61 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 312.61 and 128.26 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 312.61 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/312.61 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 312.61 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 40,095.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,095.36/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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