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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.49, 313.29 and 189.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.49, 313.29 and 189.59 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.49 : 313.29 = 189.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.49/313.29 = 189.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.49x = 313.29 × 189.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.49x = 59,395.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,395.08/226.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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