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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 338.61 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 338.61 and 195.16 is: 292.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 338.61 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/338.61 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 338.61 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 66,083.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,083.13/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.87

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