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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.25, 310.86 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.25, 310.86 and 127.02 is: 175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.25 : 310.86 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.25/310.86 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.25x = 310.86 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.25x = 39,485.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,485.44/225.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.30

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