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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.56, 340.14 and 196.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.56, 340.14 and 196.19 is: 294.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.56 : 340.14 = 196.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.56/340.14 = 196.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.56x = 340.14 × 196.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.56x = 66,730.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,730.37/226.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.54

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