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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.20, 312.36 and 191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.20, 312.36 and 191.20 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.20 : 312.36 = 191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.20/312.36 = 191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.20x = 312.36 × 191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.20x = 59,723.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,723.23/226.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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