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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 311.19 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 311.19 and 190.66 is: 263.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 311.19 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/311.19 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 311.19 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 59,328.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,328.98/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.17

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