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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.73, 312.55 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.73, 312.55 and 143.82 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.73 : 312.55 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.73/312.55 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.73x = 312.55 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.73x = 44,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,950.58/226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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