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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.65, 337.76 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.65, 337.76 and 190.69 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.65 : 337.76 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.65/337.76 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.65x = 337.76 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.65x = 64,404.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,404.81/225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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