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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.03, 310.38 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.03, 310.38 and 137.74 is: 189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.03 : 310.38 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.03/310.38 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.03x = 310.38 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.03x = 42,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,752.86/225.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.99

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