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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.97, 313.23 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.97, 313.23 and 139.66 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.97 : 313.23 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.97/313.23 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.97x = 313.23 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.97x = 43,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,745.44/226.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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