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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.34, 311.03 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.34, 311.03 and 127.15 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.34 : 311.03 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.34/311.03 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.34x = 311.03 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.34x = 39,547.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,547.41/225.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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