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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.73, 312.51 and 195.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.73, 312.51 and 195.53 is: 269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.73 : 312.51 = 195.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.73/312.51 = 195.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.73x = 312.51 × 195.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.73x = 61,103.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,103.52/226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.50

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