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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.11, 310.80 and 183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.11, 310.80 and 183.77 is: 253.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.11 : 310.80 = 183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.11/310.80 = 183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.11x = 310.80 × 183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.11x = 57,114.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,114.16/225.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.71

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