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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 338.75 and 191.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 338.75 and 191.80 is: 287.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 338.75 = 191.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/338.75 = 191.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 338.75 × 191.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 64,972.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,972.25/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.74

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