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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.88, 340.14 and 130.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.88, 340.14 and 130.70 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.88 : 340.14 = 130.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.88/340.14 = 130.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.88x = 340.14 × 130.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.88x = 44,456.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,456.30/226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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