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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.11, 311.28 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.11, 311.28 and 195.43 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.11 : 311.28 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.11/311.28 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.11x = 311.28 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.11x = 60,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,833.45/226.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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