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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.77, 311.57 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.77, 311.57 and 126.18 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.77 : 311.57 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.77/311.57 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.77x = 311.57 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.77x = 39,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,313.90/225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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