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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.30, 310.93 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.30, 310.93 and 127.04 is: 175.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.30 : 310.93 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.30/310.93 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.30x = 310.93 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.30x = 39,500.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,500.55/225.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.32

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