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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 312.56 and 201.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 312.56 and 201.39 is: 278.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 312.56 = 201.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/312.56 = 201.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 312.56 × 201.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 62,945.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,945.03/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.53

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