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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 337.05 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 337.05 and 138.45 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 337.05 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/337.05 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 337.05 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 46,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,664.57/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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