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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.48, 311.21 and 138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.48, 311.21 and 138.17 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.48 : 311.21 = 138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.48/311.21 = 138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.48x = 311.21 × 138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.48x = 43,000.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,000.49/225.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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