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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.77, 312.84 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.77, 312.84 and 138.18 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.77 : 312.84 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.77/312.84 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.77x = 312.84 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.77x = 43,229.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,229.51/226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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