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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.34, 337.43 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.34, 337.43 and 193.05 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.34 : 337.43 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.34/337.43 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.34x = 337.43 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.34x = 65,140.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,140.62/225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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