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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 311.48 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 311.48 and 147.10 is: 202.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 311.48 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/311.48 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 311.48 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 45,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,818.71/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.81

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