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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.18, 337.37 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.18, 337.37 and 195.94 is: 292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.18 : 337.37 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.18/337.37 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.18x = 337.37 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.18x = 66,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,104.28/226.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.26

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