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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 311.88 and 191.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 311.88 and 191.15 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 311.88 = 191.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/311.88 = 191.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 311.88 × 191.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 59,615.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,615.86/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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