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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.13, 310.53 and 195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.13, 310.53 and 195.58 is: 269.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.13 : 310.53 = 195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.13/310.53 = 195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.13x = 310.53 × 195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.13x = 60,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,733.46/225.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.77

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