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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 313.06 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 313.06 and 133.68 is: 184.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 313.06 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/313.06 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 313.06 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 41,848.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,848.30/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.41

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