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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.36, 311.68 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.36, 311.68 and 186.87 is: 257.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.36 : 311.68 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.36/311.68 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.36x = 311.68 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.36x = 58,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,245.04/226.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.31

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