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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 311.10 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 311.10 and 186.46 is: 257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 311.10 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/311.10 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 311.10 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 58,007.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,007.71/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.08

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