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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 312.86 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 312.86 and 138.20 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 312.86 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/312.86 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 312.86 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 43,236.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,236.56/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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