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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.91, 313.25 and 139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.91, 313.25 and 139.63 is: 192.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.91 : 313.25 = 139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.91/313.25 = 139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.91x = 313.25 × 139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.91x = 43,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,737.62/226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.76

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