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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.10, 310.72 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.10, 310.72 and 151.39 is: 208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.10 : 310.72 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.10/310.72 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.10x = 310.72 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.10x = 47,039.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,039.90/225.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.97

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