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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.42, 311.04 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.42, 311.04 and 136.88 is: 188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.42 : 311.04 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.42/311.04 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.42x = 311.04 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.42x = 42,575.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,575.16/225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.87

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