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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 310.72 and 151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 310.72 and 151.76 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 310.72 = 151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/310.72 = 151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 310.72 × 151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 47,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,154.87/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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