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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.85, 313.12 and 195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.85, 313.12 and 195.63 is: 270.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.85 : 313.12 = 195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.85/313.12 = 195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.85x = 313.12 × 195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.85x = 61,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,255.40/226.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.03

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