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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 312.22 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 312.22 and 189.06 is: 260.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 312.22 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/312.22 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 312.22 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 59,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,028.31/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.70

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