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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 337.80 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 337.80 and 138.95 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 337.80 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/337.80 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 337.80 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 46,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,937.31/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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