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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.50, 311.22 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.50, 311.22 and 147.92 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.50 : 311.22 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.50/311.22 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.50x = 311.22 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.50x = 46,035.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,035.66/225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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