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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 337.06 and 189.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 337.06 and 189.19 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 337.06 = 189.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/337.06 = 189.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 337.06 × 189.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 63,767.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,767.44/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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