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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.56, 311.13 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.56, 311.13 and 138.24 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.56 : 311.13 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.56/311.13 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.56x = 311.13 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.56x = 43,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,010.61/225.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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