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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 311.58 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 311.58 and 184.60 is: 255.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 311.58 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/311.58 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 311.58 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 57,517.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,517.67/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.04

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