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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.52, 340.50 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.52, 340.50 and 186.80 is: 280.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.52 : 340.50 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.52/340.50 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.52x = 340.50 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.52x = 63,605.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,605.40/226.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.79

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