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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.12, 337.19 and 193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.12, 337.19 and 193.78 is: 288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.12 : 337.19 = 193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.12/337.19 = 193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.12x = 337.19 × 193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.12x = 65,340.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,340.68/226.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.96

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