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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.54, 311.07 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.54, 311.07 and 151.83 is: 209.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.54 : 311.07 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.54/311.07 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.54x = 311.07 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.54x = 47,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,230.33/225.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.41

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