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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 311.85 and 189.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 311.85 and 189.42 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 311.85 = 189.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/311.85 = 189.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 311.85 × 189.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 59,070.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,070.63/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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