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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 312.73 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 312.73 and 143.74 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 312.73 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/312.73 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 312.73 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 44,951.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,951.84/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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