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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.51, 338.39 and 131.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.51, 338.39 and 131.78 is: 197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.51 : 338.39 = 131.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.51/338.39 = 131.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.51x = 338.39 × 131.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.51x = 44,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,590.68/225.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.73

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