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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.69, 312.86 and 133.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.69, 312.86 and 133.40 is: 184.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 312.86 = 133.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/312.86 = 133.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 312.86 × 133.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 41,736.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,736.64/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.12

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