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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.91, 339.50 and 137.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.91, 339.50 and 137.53 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.91 : 339.50 = 137.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.91/339.50 = 137.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.91x = 339.50 × 137.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.91x = 46,691.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,691.44/226.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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