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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 336.92 and 139.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 336.92 and 139.28 is: 208.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 336.92 = 139.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/336.92 = 139.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 336.92 × 139.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 46,926.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,926.22/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.52

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