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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.63, 312.74 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.63, 312.74 and 138.14 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.63 : 312.74 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.63/312.74 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.63x = 312.74 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.63x = 43,201.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201.34/226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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