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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.38, 311.00 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.38, 311.00 and 151.92 is: 209.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.38 : 311.00 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.38/311.00 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.38x = 311.00 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.38x = 47,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,246.36/225.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.63

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