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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.15, 310.40 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.15, 310.40 and 183.64 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.15 : 310.40 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.15/310.40 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.15x = 310.40 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.15x = 57,001.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,001.86/225.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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