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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.05, 310.50 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.05, 310.50 and 136.49 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.05 : 310.50 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.05/310.50 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.05x = 310.50 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.05x = 42,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,378.59/225.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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