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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 340.57 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 340.57 and 135.81 is: 203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 340.57 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/340.57 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 340.57 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 46,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,252.98/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.82

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