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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.65, 311.41 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.65, 311.41 and 127.44 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.65 : 311.41 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.65/311.41 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.65x = 311.41 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.65x = 39,686.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,686.09/225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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