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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 339.75 and 139.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 339.75 and 139.96 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 339.75 = 139.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/339.75 = 139.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 339.75 × 139.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 47,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,551.41/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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