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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 335.88 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 335.88 and 194.94 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 335.88 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/335.88 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 335.88 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 65,476.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,476.45/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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