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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.73, 339.39 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.73, 339.39 and 193.93 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.73 : 339.39 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.73/339.39 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.73x = 339.39 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.73x = 65,817.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,817.05/226.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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