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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.16, 310.69 and 137.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.16, 310.69 and 137.81 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.16 : 310.69 = 137.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.16/310.69 = 137.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.16x = 310.69 × 137.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.16x = 42,816.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,816.19/225.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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