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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.67, 340.18 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.67, 340.18 and 130.55 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.67 : 340.18 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.67/340.18 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.67x = 340.18 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.67x = 44,408.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,408.47/226.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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