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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 310.70 and 190.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 310.70 and 190.31 is: 262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 310.70 = 190.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/310.70 = 190.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 310.70 × 190.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 59,130.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,130.57/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.40

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