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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 311.25 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 311.25 and 151.74 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 311.25 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/311.25 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 311.25 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 47,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,229.08/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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