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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 311.94 and 193.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 311.94 and 193.72 is: 267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 311.94 = 193.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/311.94 = 193.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 311.94 × 193.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 60,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,429.02/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.24

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