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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 311.25 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 311.25 and 182.18 is: 250.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 311.25 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/311.25 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 311.25 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 56,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,703.53/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.99

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