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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 311.76 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 311.76 and 192.60 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 311.76 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/311.76 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 311.76 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 60,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,044.98/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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