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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.47, 337.89 and 138.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.47, 337.89 and 138.83 is: 208.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.47 : 337.89 = 138.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.47/337.89 = 138.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.47x = 337.89 × 138.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.47x = 46,909.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,909.27/225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.05

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