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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.81, 313.06 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.81, 313.06 and 143.98 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.81 : 313.06 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.81/313.06 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.81x = 313.06 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.81x = 45,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,072.45/226.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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