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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.76, 311.35 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.76, 311.35 and 147.05 is: 202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.76 : 311.35 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.76/311.35 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.76x = 311.35 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.76x = 45,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,781.73/225.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.79

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