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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 310.59 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 310.59 and 190.44 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 310.59 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/310.59 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 310.59 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 59,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,148.76/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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