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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.71, 310.79 and 192.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.71, 310.79 and 192.89 is: 265.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.71 : 310.79 = 192.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.71/310.79 = 192.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.71x = 310.79 × 192.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.71x = 59,948.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,948.28/225.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.60

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