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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.83, 312.97 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.83, 312.97 and 133.54 is: 184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.83 : 312.97 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.83/312.97 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.83x = 312.97 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.83x = 41,794.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,794.01/226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.25

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