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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 313.20 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 313.20 and 143.98 is: 198.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 313.20 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/313.20 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 313.20 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 45,094.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,094.36/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.77

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