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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.92, 311.82 and 187.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.92, 311.82 and 187.04 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.92 : 311.82 = 187.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.92/311.82 = 187.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.92x = 311.82 × 187.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.92x = 58,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,322.81/225.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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