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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 312.98 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 312.98 and 139.44 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 312.98 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/312.98 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 312.98 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 43,641.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,641.23/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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