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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 312.54 and 191.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 312.54 and 191.75 is: 264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 312.54 = 191.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/312.54 = 191.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 312.54 × 191.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 59,927.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,927.98/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.44

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