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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 310.98 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 310.98 and 184.12 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 310.98 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/310.98 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 310.98 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 57,257.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,257.64/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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