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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225, 337.59 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225, 337.59 and 139.50 is: 209.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225 : 337.59 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225/337.59 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225x = 337.59 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225x = 47,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,093.81/225
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.31

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