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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 338.59 and 193.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 338.59 and 193.00 is: 289.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 338.59 = 193.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/338.59 = 193.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 338.59 × 193.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 65,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,346.18/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.86

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