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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.84, 313.05 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.84, 313.05 and 138.34 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.84 : 313.05 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.84/313.05 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.84x = 313.05 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.84x = 43,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,307.34/226.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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