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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 310.62 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 310.62 and 151.53 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 310.62 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/310.62 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 310.62 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 47,068.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,068.25/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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