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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.42, 312.90 and 189.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.42, 312.90 and 189.49 is: 261.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.42 : 312.90 = 189.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.42/312.90 = 189.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.42x = 312.90 × 189.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.42x = 59,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,291.42/226.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.86

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