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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 313.17 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 313.17 and 133.70 is: 184.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 313.17 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/313.17 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 313.17 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 41,870.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,870.83/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.50

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