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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 310.95 and 186.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 310.95 and 186.21 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 310.95 = 186.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/310.95 = 186.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 310.95 × 186.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 57,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,902.00/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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