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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 311.96 and 186.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 311.96 and 186.76 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 311.96 = 186.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/311.96 = 186.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 311.96 × 186.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 58,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,261.65/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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