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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.79, 313.01 and 143.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.79, 313.01 and 143.84 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.79 : 313.01 = 143.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.79/313.01 = 143.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.79x = 313.01 × 143.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.79x = 45,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,023.36/226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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