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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 311.60 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 311.60 and 152.13 is: 210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 311.60 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/311.60 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 311.60 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 47,403.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,403.71/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.03

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