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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 313.09 and 133.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 313.09 and 133.65 is: 184.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 313.09 = 133.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/313.09 = 133.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 313.09 × 133.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 41,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,844.48/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.40

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