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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 311.11 and 138.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 311.11 and 138.11 is: 190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 311.11 = 138.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/311.11 = 138.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 311.11 × 138.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 42,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,967.76/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.60

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