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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 339.53 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 339.53 and 123.87 is: 185.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 339.53 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/339.53 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 339.53 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 42,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,056.96/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.39

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