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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 312.91 and 138.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 312.91 and 138.30 is: 190.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 312.91 = 138.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/312.91 = 138.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 312.91 × 138.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 43,275.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,275.45/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.76

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