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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 311.68 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 311.68 and 189.08 is: 260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 311.68 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/311.68 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 311.68 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 58,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,932.45/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.62

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