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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 310.92 and 194.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 310.92 and 194.70 is: 268.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 310.92 = 194.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/310.92 = 194.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 310.92 × 194.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 60,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,536.12/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.05

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