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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 311.74 and 186.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 311.74 and 186.74 is: 258.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 311.74 = 186.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/311.74 = 186.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 311.74 × 186.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 58,214.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,214.33/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.02

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