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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 311.64 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 311.64 and 196.80 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 311.64 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/311.64 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 311.64 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 61,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,330.75/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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