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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 338.05 and 191.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 338.05 and 191.17 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 338.05 = 191.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/338.05 = 191.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 338.05 × 191.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 64,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,625.02/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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