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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.35, 337.55 and 191.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.35, 337.55 and 191.33 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.35 : 337.55 = 191.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.35/337.55 = 191.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.35x = 337.55 × 191.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.35x = 64,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,580.80/225.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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