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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.73, 311.77 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.73, 311.77 and 151.92 is: 209.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.73 : 311.77 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.73/311.77 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.73x = 311.77 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.73x = 47,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,364.01/225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.82

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