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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 311.27 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 311.27 and 138.23 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 311.27 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/311.27 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 311.27 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 43,024.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,024.60/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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