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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.94, 311.58 and 186.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.94, 311.58 and 186.46 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.94 : 311.58 = 186.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.94/311.58 = 186.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.94x = 311.58 × 186.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.94x = 58,097.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,097.21/225.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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