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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 338.87 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 338.87 and 182.93 is: 274.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 338.87 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/338.87 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 338.87 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 61,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,990.85/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.45

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