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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 312.74 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 312.74 and 139.35 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 312.74 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/312.74 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 312.74 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 43,579.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,579.62/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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