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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.82, 312.91 and 139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.82, 312.91 and 139.44 is: 192.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.82 : 312.91 = 139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.82/312.91 = 139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.82x = 312.91 × 139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.82x = 43,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,632.17/226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.37

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