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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 311.19 and 147.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 311.19 and 147.81 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 311.19 = 147.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/311.19 = 147.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 311.19 × 147.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 45,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,996.99/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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