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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.15, 339.21 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.15, 339.21 and 193.87 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.15 : 339.21 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.15/339.21 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.15x = 339.21 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.15x = 65,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,762.64/226.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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