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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 309.96 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 309.96 and 192.32 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 309.96 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/309.96 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 309.96 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 59,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,611.51/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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