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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 311.14 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 311.14 and 127.25 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 311.14 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/311.14 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 311.14 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 39,592.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,592.57/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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