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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 310.50 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 310.50 and 183.60 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 310.50 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/310.50 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 310.50 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 57,007.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,007.80/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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