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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 311.10 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 311.10 and 184.08 is: 253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 311.10 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/311.10 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 311.10 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 57,267.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267.29/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.84

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