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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 310.39 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 310.39 and 183.58 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 310.39 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/310.39 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 310.39 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 56,981.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,981.40/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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