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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 312.71 and 189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 312.71 and 189.89 is: 262.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 312.71 = 189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/312.71 = 189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 312.71 × 189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 59,381.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381.99/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.18

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