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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.04, 338.86 and 187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.04, 338.86 and 187.42 is: 280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.04 : 338.86 = 187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.04/338.86 = 187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.04x = 338.86 × 187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.04x = 63,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,509.14/226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.96

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