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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 339.73 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 339.73 and 194.07 is: 291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 339.73 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/339.73 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 339.73 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 65,931.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,931.40/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.27

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