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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 312.87 and 139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 312.87 and 139.57 is: 192.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 312.87 = 139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/312.87 = 139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 312.87 × 139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 43,667.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,667.27/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.50

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