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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 311.19 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 311.19 and 127.26 is: 175.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 311.19 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/311.19 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 311.19 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 39,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,602.04/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.63

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