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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 313.17 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 313.17 and 144.13 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 313.17 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/313.17 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 313.17 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 45,137.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,137.19/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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