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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.87, 311.67 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.87, 311.67 and 126.27 is: 174.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.87 : 311.67 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.87/311.67 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.87x = 311.67 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.87x = 39,354.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,354.57/225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.24

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