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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.12, 310.86 and 186.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.12, 310.86 and 186.78 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.12 : 310.86 = 186.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.12/310.86 = 186.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.12x = 310.86 × 186.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.12x = 58,062.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,062.43/225.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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