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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 310.82 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 310.82 and 183.50 is: 252.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 310.82 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/310.82 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 310.82 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 57,033.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,033.00/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.99

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