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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.95, 313.26 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.95, 313.26 and 133.69 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.95 : 313.26 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.95/313.26 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.95x = 313.26 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.95x = 41,878.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,878.95/226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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