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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.33, 311.65 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.33, 311.65 and 193.51 is: 266.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.33 : 311.65 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.33/311.65 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.33x = 311.65 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.33x = 60,307.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,307.39/226.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.46

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