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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.96, 312.95 and 143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.96, 312.95 and 143.96 is: 198.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.96 : 312.95 = 143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.96/312.95 = 143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.96x = 312.95 × 143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.96x = 45,052.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,052.28/226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.50

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