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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.39, 310.94 and 138.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.39, 310.94 and 138.05 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.39 : 310.94 = 138.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.39/310.94 = 138.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.39x = 310.94 × 138.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.39x = 42,925.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,925.27/225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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