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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 337.91 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 337.91 and 122.50 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 337.91 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/337.91 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 337.91 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 41,393.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,393.44/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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