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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.75, 312.87 and 139.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.75, 312.87 and 139.39 is: 192.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.75 : 312.87 = 139.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.75/312.87 = 139.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.75x = 312.87 × 139.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.75x = 43,610.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,610.95/226.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.33

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