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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.71, 311.57 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.71, 311.57 and 194.07 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.71 : 311.57 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.71/311.57 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.71x = 311.57 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.71x = 60,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,465.42/225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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