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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 311.08 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 311.08 and 127.16 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 311.08 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/311.08 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 311.08 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 39,556.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,556.93/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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