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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.90, 312.33 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.90, 312.33 and 195.92 is: 269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.90 : 312.33 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.90/312.33 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.90x = 312.33 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.90x = 61,190.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,190.13/226.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.68

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