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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.43, 311.10 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.43, 311.10 and 138.10 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.43 : 311.10 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.43/311.10 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.43x = 311.10 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.43x = 42,962.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,962.91/225.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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