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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 311.42 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 311.42 and 194.76 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 311.42 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/311.42 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 311.42 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 60,652.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,652.16/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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