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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.09, 310.56 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.09, 310.56 and 137.74 is: 190.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.09 : 310.56 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.09/310.56 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.09x = 310.56 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.09x = 42,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,776.53/225.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.04

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