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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.10, 311.30 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.10, 311.30 and 199.86 is: 275.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.10 : 311.30 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.10/311.30 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.10x = 311.30 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.10x = 62,216.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,216.42/226.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.17

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