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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 310.77 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 310.77 and 151.20 is: 208.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 310.77 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/310.77 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 310.77 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 46,988.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,988.42/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.84

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