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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.97, 313.26 and 144.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.97, 313.26 and 144.01 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 313.26 = 144.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/313.26 = 144.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 313.26 × 144.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 45,111.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,111.01/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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