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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.82, 311.65 and 126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.82, 311.65 and 126.25 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.82 : 311.65 = 126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.82/311.65 = 126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.82x = 311.65 × 126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.82x = 39,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,345.43/225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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