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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.33, 311.03 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.33, 311.03 and 136.86 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.33 : 311.03 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.33/311.03 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.33x = 311.03 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.33x = 42,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,567.57/225.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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