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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.53, 311.18 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.53, 311.18 and 184.02 is: 253.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.53 : 311.18 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.53/311.18 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.53x = 311.18 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.53x = 57,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,261.26/225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.90

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