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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.07, 310.62 and 137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.07, 310.62 and 137.80 is: 190.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.07 : 310.62 = 137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.07/310.62 = 137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.07x = 310.62 × 137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.07x = 42,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,803.44/225.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.18

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