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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.77, 311.55 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.77, 311.55 and 126.19 is: 174.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.77 : 311.55 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.77/311.55 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.77x = 311.55 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.77x = 39,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,314.49/225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.14

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