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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.53, 311.21 and 138.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.53, 311.21 and 138.19 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.53 : 311.21 = 138.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.53/311.21 = 138.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.53x = 311.21 × 138.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.53x = 43,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,004.55/225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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