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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226, 311.88 and 191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226, 311.88 and 191.68 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226 : 311.88 = 191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226/311.88 = 191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226x = 311.88 × 191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226x = 59,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,781.16/226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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