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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.76, 311.96 and 192.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.76, 311.96 and 192.56 is: 266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.76 : 311.96 = 192.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.76/311.96 = 192.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.76x = 311.96 × 192.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.76x = 60,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,071.02/225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.08

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