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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.44, 311.04 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.44, 311.04 and 138.02 is: 190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.44 : 311.04 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.44/311.04 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.44x = 311.04 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.44x = 42,929.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,929.74/225.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.43

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