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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 310.56 and 197.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 310.56 and 197.48 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 310.56 = 197.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/310.56 = 197.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 310.56 × 197.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 61,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,329.39/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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