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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 337.86 and 192.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 337.86 and 192.47 is: 288.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 337.86 = 192.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/337.86 = 192.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 337.86 × 192.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 65,026.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,026.22/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.66

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