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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 339.11 and 194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 339.11 and 194.98 is: 292.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 339.11 = 194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/339.11 = 194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 339.11 × 194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 66,119.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,119.67/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.91

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