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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.14, 310.71 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.14, 310.71 and 137.79 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.14 : 310.71 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.14/310.71 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.14x = 310.71 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.14x = 42,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,812.73/225.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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