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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 311.75 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 311.75 and 194.28 is: 268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 311.75 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/311.75 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 311.75 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 60,565.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,565.82/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.88

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