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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.89, 313 and 133.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.89, 313 and 133.61 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.89 : 313 = 133.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.89/313 = 133.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.89x = 313 × 133.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.89x = 41,818.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,818.37/226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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