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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 310.58 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 310.58 and 126.81 is: 175.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 310.58 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/310.58 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 310.58 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 39,384.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,384.97/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.00

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