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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.24, 310.83 and 126.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.24, 310.83 and 126.99 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.24 : 310.83 = 126.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.24/310.83 = 126.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.24x = 310.83 × 126.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.24x = 39,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,472.30/225.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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