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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 312.44 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 312.44 and 189.72 is: 261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 312.44 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/312.44 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 312.44 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 59,275.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,275.17/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.56

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