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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.26, 339.53 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.26, 339.53 and 190.62 is: 286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.26 : 339.53 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.26/339.53 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.26x = 339.53 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.26x = 64,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,720.26/226.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.04

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