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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.32, 310.55 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.32, 310.55 and 183.78 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.32 : 310.55 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.32/310.55 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.32x = 310.55 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.32x = 57,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,071.96/225.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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