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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 311.13 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 311.13 and 151.91 is: 209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 311.13 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/311.13 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 311.13 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 47,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,265.43/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.66

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