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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 312.30 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 312.30 and 189.95 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 312.30 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/312.30 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 312.30 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 59,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,319.82/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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