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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.77, 340.13 and 188.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.77, 340.13 and 188.49 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.77 : 340.13 = 188.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.77/340.13 = 188.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.77x = 340.13 × 188.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.77x = 64,112.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,112.85/226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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