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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.95, 313.29 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.95, 313.29 and 139.74 is: 192.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.95 : 313.29 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.95/313.29 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.95x = 313.29 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.95x = 43,779.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,779.14/226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.90

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