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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.71, 312.89 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.71, 312.89 and 139.41 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.71 : 312.89 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.71/312.89 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.71x = 312.89 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.71x = 43,619.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,619.99/226.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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