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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.26, 311.04 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.26, 311.04 and 197.96 is: 273.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.26 : 311.04 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.26/311.04 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.26x = 311.04 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.26x = 61,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,573.48/225.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.34

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