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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 337.59 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 337.59 and 191.07 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 337.59 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/337.59 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 337.59 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 64,503.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,503.32/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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