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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.26, 313.50 and 194.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.26, 313.50 and 194.59 is: 268.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.26 : 313.50 = 194.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.26/313.50 = 194.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.26x = 313.50 × 194.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.26x = 61,003.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,003.97/227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.43

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