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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.89, 313.08 and 139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.89, 313.08 and 139.53 is: 192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.89 : 313.08 = 139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.89/313.08 = 139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.89x = 313.08 × 139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.89x = 43,684.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,684.05/226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.53

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