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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.13, 309.93 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.13, 309.93 and 193.88 is: 266.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.13 : 309.93 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.13/309.93 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.13x = 309.93 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.13x = 60,087.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,087.53/225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.90

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