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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.67, 311.44 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.67, 311.44 and 126.09 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.67 : 311.44 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.67/311.44 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.67x = 311.44 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.67x = 39,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,269.47/225.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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