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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.93, 340.41 and 190.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.93, 340.41 and 190.81 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.93 : 340.41 = 190.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.93/340.41 = 190.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.93x = 340.41 × 190.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.93x = 64,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,953.63/226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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