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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.63, 312.70 and 143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.63, 312.70 and 143.71 is: 198.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.63 : 312.70 = 143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.63/312.70 = 143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.63x = 312.70 × 143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.63x = 44,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,937.51/226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.28

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