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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 337.50 and 190.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 337.50 and 190.71 is: 285.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 337.50 = 190.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/337.50 = 190.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 337.50 × 190.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 64,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,364.63/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.95

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