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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 313.15 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 313.15 and 144.08 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 313.15 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/313.15 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 313.15 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 45,117.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,117.09/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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