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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.58, 312.71 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.58, 312.71 and 139.27 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.58 : 312.71 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.58/312.71 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.58x = 312.71 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.58x = 43,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,551.12/226.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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