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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.92, 313.20 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.92, 313.20 and 138.42 is: 191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.92 : 313.20 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.92/313.20 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.92x = 313.20 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.92x = 43,353.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,353.14/226.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.05

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