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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.08, 310.43 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.08, 310.43 and 136.59 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.08 : 310.43 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.08/310.43 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.08x = 310.43 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.08x = 42,400.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,400.81/225.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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