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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.96, 313.23 and 139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.96, 313.23 and 139.63 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.96 : 313.23 = 139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.96/313.23 = 139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.96x = 313.23 × 139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.96x = 43,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,736.30/226.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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