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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.29, 337.96 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.29, 337.96 and 138.44 is: 207.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.29 : 337.96 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.29/337.96 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.29x = 337.96 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.29x = 46,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,786.76/225.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.67

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