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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.18, 337.83 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.18, 337.83 and 189.36 is: 284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.18 : 337.83 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.18/337.83 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.18x = 337.83 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.18x = 63,971.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,971.49/225.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.09

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