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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.45, 310.91 and 188.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.45, 310.91 and 188.55 is: 260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.45 : 310.91 = 188.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.45/310.91 = 188.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.45x = 310.91 × 188.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.45x = 58,621.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,621.14/225.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.02

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