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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.08, 311.94 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.08, 311.94 and 195.12 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.08 : 311.94 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.08/311.94 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.08x = 311.94 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.08x = 60,865.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,865.73/226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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