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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 337.83 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 337.83 and 194.04 is: 290.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 337.83 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/337.83 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 337.83 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 65,552.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,552.53/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.42

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