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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.11, 337.13 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.11, 337.13 and 138.21 is: 206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.11 : 337.13 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.11/337.13 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.11x = 337.13 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.11x = 46,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,593.30/225.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.98

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