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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.68, 312.82 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.68, 312.82 and 138.24 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.68 : 312.82 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.68/312.82 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.68x = 312.82 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.68x = 43,244.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,244.24/226.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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