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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 312.53 and 139.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 312.53 and 139.17 is: 191.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 312.53 = 139.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/312.53 = 139.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 312.53 × 139.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 43,494.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,494.10/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.98

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