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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.36, 338.42 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.36, 338.42 and 139.20 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.36 : 338.42 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.36/338.42 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.36x = 338.42 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.36x = 47,108.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,108.06/225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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