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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.69, 312.87 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.69, 312.87 and 139.41 is: 192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.69 : 312.87 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.69/312.87 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.69x = 312.87 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.69x = 43,617.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,617.21/226.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.41

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