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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.95, 313.24 and 138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.95, 313.24 and 138.43 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.95 : 313.24 = 138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.95/313.24 = 138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.95x = 313.24 × 138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.95x = 43,361.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,361.81/226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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