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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 311.40 and 126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 311.40 and 126.08 is: 173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 311.40 = 126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/311.40 = 126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 311.40 × 126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 39,261.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,261.31/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.98

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