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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 311.88 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 311.88 and 195 is: 268.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 311.88 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/311.88 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 311.88 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 60,816.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,816.60/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.79

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