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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 313.10 and 138.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 313.10 and 138.32 is: 190.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 313.10 = 138.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/313.10 = 138.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 313.10 × 138.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 43,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,307.99/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.91

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