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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.61, 311.22 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.61, 311.22 and 147.05 is: 202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.61 : 311.22 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.61/311.22 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.61x = 311.22 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.61x = 45,765.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,765.88/225.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.86

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