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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 310.43 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 310.43 and 195.50 is: 269.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 310.43 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/310.43 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 310.43 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 60,689.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,689.07/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.66

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