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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.60, 338.26 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.60, 338.26 and 191.97 is: 286.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.60 : 338.26 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.60/338.26 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.60x = 338.26 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.60x = 64,936.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,936.46/226.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.57

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