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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.74, 311.48 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.74, 311.48 and 126.15 is: 174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.74 : 311.48 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.74/311.48 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.74x = 311.48 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.74x = 39,293.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,293.20/225.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.06

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