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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.19, 337.96 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.19, 337.96 and 181.96 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.19 : 337.96 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.19/337.96 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.19x = 337.96 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.19x = 61,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,495.20/225.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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