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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.83, 313.08 and 189.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.83, 313.08 and 189.93 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.83 : 313.08 = 189.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.83/313.08 = 189.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.83x = 313.08 × 189.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.83x = 59,463.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,463.28/226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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