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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.99, 313.24 and 139.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.99, 313.24 and 139.67 is: 192.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.99 : 313.24 = 139.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.99/313.24 = 139.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.99x = 313.24 × 139.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.99x = 43,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,750.23/226.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.74

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