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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.89, 339.62 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.89, 339.62 and 194.09 is: 290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.89 : 339.62 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.89/339.62 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.89x = 339.62 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.89x = 65,914.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,914.18/226.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.51

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