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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.40, 311.10 and 138.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.40, 311.10 and 138.14 is: 190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.40 : 311.10 = 138.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.40/311.10 = 138.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.40x = 311.10 × 138.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.40x = 42,975.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,975.35/225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.66

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