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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.41, 310.97 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.41, 310.97 and 136.83 is: 188.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.41 : 310.97 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.41/310.97 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.41x = 310.97 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.41x = 42,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,549.53/225.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.77

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