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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 310.37 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 310.37 and 194.27 is: 267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 310.37 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/310.37 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 310.37 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 60,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,293.06/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.92

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