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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 311.16 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 311.16 and 190.92 is: 262.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 311.16 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/311.16 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 311.16 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 59,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,406.67/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.91

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