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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 310.91 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 310.91 and 197.87 is: 272.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 310.91 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/310.91 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 310.91 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 61,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,517.22/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.76

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