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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 337.71 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 337.71 and 192.87 is: 289.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 337.71 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/337.71 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 337.71 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 65,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,134.13/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.29

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