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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 312.48 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 312.48 and 193.50 is: 266.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 312.48 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/312.48 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 312.48 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 60,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,464.88/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.81

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