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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 337.31 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 337.31 and 138.71 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 337.31 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/337.31 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 337.31 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 46,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,785.89/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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