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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 311.37 and 147.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 311.37 and 147.02 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 311.37 = 147.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/311.37 = 147.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 311.37 × 147.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 45,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,775.92/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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