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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 310.60 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 310.60 and 136.52 is: 188.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 310.60 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/310.60 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 310.60 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 42,403.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,403.11/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.46

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