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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.28, 337.77 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.28, 337.77 and 138.54 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.28 : 337.77 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.28/337.77 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.28x = 337.77 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.28x = 46,795.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,795.92/225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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