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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.86, 338.27 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.86, 338.27 and 194.24 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.86 : 338.27 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.86/338.27 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.86x = 338.27 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.86x = 65,705.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,705.56/225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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