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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 313.20 and 139.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 313.20 and 139.68 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 313.20 = 139.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/313.20 = 139.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 313.20 × 139.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 43,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,747.78/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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