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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.50, 339.78 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.50, 339.78 and 190.86 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.50 : 339.78 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.50/339.78 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.50x = 339.78 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.50x = 64,850.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,850.41/226.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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