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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 312.06 and 197.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 312.06 and 197.08 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 312.06 = 197.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/312.06 = 197.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 312.06 × 197.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 61,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500.78/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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