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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 312.99 and 133.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 312.99 and 133.50 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 312.99 = 133.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/312.99 = 133.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 312.99 × 133.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 41,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,784.17/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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