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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 311.94 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 311.94 and 190.89 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 311.94 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/311.94 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 311.94 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 59,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,546.23/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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