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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.49, 311.02 and 138.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.49, 311.02 and 138.01 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.49 : 311.02 = 138.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.49/311.02 = 138.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.49x = 311.02 × 138.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.49x = 42,923.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,923.87/225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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