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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.49, 338.62 and 139.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.49, 338.62 and 139.34 is: 209.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.49 : 338.62 = 139.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.49/338.62 = 139.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.49x = 338.62 × 139.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.49x = 47,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,181.97/225.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.24

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