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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.46, 337.59 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.46, 337.59 and 189.46 is: 283.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.46 : 337.59 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.46/337.59 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.46x = 337.59 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.46x = 63,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,959.80/225.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.69

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