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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 310.68 and 188.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 310.68 and 188.68 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 310.68 = 188.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/310.68 = 188.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 310.68 × 188.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 58,619.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,619.10/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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