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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 339.38 and 191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 339.38 and 191.76 is: 288.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 339.38 = 191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/339.38 = 191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 339.38 × 191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 65,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,079.51/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.04

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