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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.51, 339.06 and 193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.51, 339.06 and 193.78 is: 290.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.51 : 339.06 = 193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.51/339.06 = 193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.51x = 339.06 × 193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.51x = 65,703.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,703.05/226.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.07

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