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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.60, 311.32 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.60, 311.32 and 147.92 is: 204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.60 : 311.32 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.60/311.32 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.60x = 311.32 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.60x = 46,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,050.45/225.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.12

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