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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.05, 311.65 and 187.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.05, 311.65 and 187.57 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.05 : 311.65 = 187.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.05/311.65 = 187.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.05x = 311.65 × 187.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.05x = 58,456.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,456.19/226.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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