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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 311.26 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 311.26 and 151.91 is: 209.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 311.26 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/311.26 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 311.26 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 47,283.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,283.90/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.48

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