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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.82, 313.02 and 143.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.82, 313.02 and 143.91 is: 198.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.82 : 313.02 = 143.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.82/313.02 = 143.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.82x = 313.02 × 143.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.82x = 45,046.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,046.71/226.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.60

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