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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.16, 311.83 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.16, 311.83 and 192.90 is: 265.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.16 : 311.83 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.16/311.83 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.16x = 311.83 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.16x = 60,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,152.01/226.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.97

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