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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.95, 311.52 and 147.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.95, 311.52 and 147.13 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.95 : 311.52 = 147.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.95/311.52 = 147.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.95x = 311.52 × 147.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.95x = 45,833.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,833.94/225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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