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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.55, 336.77 and 188.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.55, 336.77 and 188.65 is: 281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.55 : 336.77 = 188.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.55/336.77 = 188.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.55x = 336.77 × 188.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.55x = 63,531.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,531.66/225.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.67

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