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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 312.49 and 189.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 312.49 and 189.39 is: 261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 312.49 = 189.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/312.49 = 189.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 312.49 × 189.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 59,182.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,182.48/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.22

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