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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.52, 311.22 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.52, 311.22 and 138.13 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.52 : 311.22 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.52/311.22 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.52x = 311.22 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.52x = 42,988.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,988.82/225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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