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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.62, 313.12 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.62, 313.12 and 187.74 is: 259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.62 : 313.12 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.62/313.12 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.62x = 313.12 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.62x = 58,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,785.15/226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.40

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