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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.59, 340.29 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.59, 340.29 and 195.90 is: 294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.59 : 340.29 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.59/340.29 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.59x = 340.29 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.59x = 66,662.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,662.81/226.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.20

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