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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.04, 337.79 and 138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.04, 337.79 and 138.43 is: 207.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.04 : 337.79 = 138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.04/337.79 = 138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.04x = 337.79 × 138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.04x = 46,760.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,760.27/225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.79

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