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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 337.20 and 195.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 337.20 and 195.30 is: 292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 337.20 = 195.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/337.20 = 195.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 337.20 × 195.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 65,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,855.16/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.17

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