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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 310.62 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 310.62 and 192.76 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 310.62 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/310.62 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 310.62 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 59,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,875.11/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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