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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.94, 313.20 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.94, 313.20 and 144.12 is: 198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.94 : 313.20 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.94/313.20 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.94x = 313.20 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.94x = 45,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,138.38/226.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.90

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