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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 338.45 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 338.45 and 194.54 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 338.45 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/338.45 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 338.45 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 65,842.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,842.55/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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