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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 311.71 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 311.71 and 148.25 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 311.71 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/311.71 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 311.71 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 46,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,211.01/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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