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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.74, 339 and 192.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.74, 339 and 192.90 is: 288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.74 : 339 = 192.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.74/339 = 192.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.74x = 339 × 192.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.74x = 65,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,393.10/226.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.41

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