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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.34, 311.78 and 189.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.34, 311.78 and 189.70 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.34 : 311.78 = 189.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.34/311.78 = 189.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.34x = 311.78 × 189.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.34x = 59,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,144.67/226.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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