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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 311.04 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 311.04 and 138.12 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 311.04 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/311.04 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 311.04 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 42,960.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,960.84/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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