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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 312.16 and 184.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 312.16 and 184.93 is: 254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 312.16 = 184.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/312.16 = 184.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 312.16 × 184.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 57,726.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,726.51/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.85

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