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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.93, 311.39 and 194.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.93, 311.39 and 194.71 is: 268.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.93 : 311.39 = 194.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.93/311.39 = 194.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.93x = 311.39 × 194.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.93x = 60,630.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,630.75/225.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.36

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