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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 311.57 and 148.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 311.57 and 148.17 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 311.57 = 148.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/311.57 = 148.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 311.57 × 148.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 46,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,164.59/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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