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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.89, 311.74 and 126.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.89, 311.74 and 126.31 is: 174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.89 : 311.74 = 126.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.89/311.74 = 126.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.89x = 311.74 × 126.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.89x = 39,375.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,375.88/225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.32

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