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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.19, 311.48 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.19, 311.48 and 195.06 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.19 : 311.48 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.19/311.48 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.19x = 311.48 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.19x = 60,757.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,757.78/226.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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