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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.77, 311.62 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.77, 311.62 and 184.76 is: 255.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.77 : 311.62 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.77/311.62 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.77x = 311.62 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.77x = 57,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,574.91/225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.02

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