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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.86, 312.75 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.86, 312.75 and 190.14 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.86 : 312.75 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.86/312.75 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.86x = 312.75 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.86x = 59,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,466.29/226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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