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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 338.58 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 338.58 and 193.79 is: 290.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 338.58 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/338.58 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 338.58 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 65,614.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,614.26/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.34

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