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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.66, 312.83 and 143.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.66, 312.83 and 143.71 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.66 : 312.83 = 143.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.66/312.83 = 143.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.66x = 312.83 × 143.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.66x = 44,956.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,956.80/226.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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