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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.50, 311.25 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.50, 311.25 and 147.98 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.50 : 311.25 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.50/311.25 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.50x = 311.25 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.50x = 46,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,058.78/225.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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