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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.87, 313.15 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.87, 313.15 and 195.66 is: 270.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.87 : 313.15 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.87/313.15 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.87x = 313.15 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.87x = 61,270.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,270.93/226.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.07

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