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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 311.16 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 311.16 and 138.18 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 311.16 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/311.16 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 311.16 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 42,996.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,996.09/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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