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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 337.12 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 337.12 and 183.66 is: 275.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 337.12 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/337.12 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 337.12 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 61,915.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,915.46/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.18

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