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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.27, 310.86 and 147.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.27, 310.86 and 147.63 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.27 : 310.86 = 147.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.27/310.86 = 147.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.27x = 310.86 × 147.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.27x = 45,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,892.26/225.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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