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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 311.54 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 311.54 and 148.17 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 311.54 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/311.54 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 311.54 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 46,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,161.25/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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