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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.31, 310.94 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.31, 310.94 and 136.85 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.31 : 310.94 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.31/310.94 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.31x = 310.94 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.31x = 42,550.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,550.68/225.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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