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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.11, 310.84 and 201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.11, 310.84 and 201.76 is: 278.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.11 : 310.84 = 201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.11/310.84 = 201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.11x = 310.84 × 201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.11x = 62,713.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,713.80/225.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.59

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