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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 337.44 and 191.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 337.44 and 191.04 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 337.44 = 191.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/337.44 = 191.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 337.44 × 191.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 64,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,464.54/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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