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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.65, 312.86 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.65, 312.86 and 142.66 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.65 : 312.86 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.65/312.86 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.65x = 312.86 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.65x = 44,633.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,633.36/226.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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