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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.98, 313.33 and 138.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.98, 313.33 and 138.50 is: 191.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.98 : 313.33 = 138.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.98/313.33 = 138.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.98x = 313.33 × 138.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.98x = 43,396.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,396.21/226.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.19

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