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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 310.92 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 310.92 and 147.78 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 310.92 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/310.92 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 310.92 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 45,947.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,947.76/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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