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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 310.98 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 310.98 and 190.20 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 310.98 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/310.98 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 310.98 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 59,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,148.40/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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