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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 310.91 and 199.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 310.91 and 199.19 is: 274.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 310.91 = 199.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/310.91 = 199.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 310.91 × 199.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 61,929.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,929.94/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.26

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