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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.76, 312.86 and 133.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.76, 312.86 and 133.49 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.76 : 312.86 = 133.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.76/312.86 = 133.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.76x = 312.86 × 133.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.76x = 41,764.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,764.80/226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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