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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 339.36 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 339.36 and 186.20 is: 278.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 339.36 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/339.36 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 339.36 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 63,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,188.83/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.95

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