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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.22, 310.89 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.22, 310.89 and 151.54 is: 209.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.22 : 310.89 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.22/310.89 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.22x = 310.89 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.22x = 47,112.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,112.27/225.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.18

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