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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 310.76 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 310.76 and 151.48 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 310.76 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/310.76 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 310.76 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 47,073.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,073.92/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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