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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.66, 312.78 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.66, 312.78 and 138.10 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.66 : 312.78 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.66/312.78 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.66x = 312.78 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.66x = 43,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,194.92/226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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