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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 312.73 and 139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 312.73 and 139.30 is: 192.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 312.73 = 139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/312.73 = 139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 312.73 × 139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 43,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,562.16/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.23

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