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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.58, 338.38 and 137.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.58, 338.38 and 137.76 is: 206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.58 : 338.38 = 137.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.58/338.38 = 137.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.58x = 338.38 × 137.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.58x = 46,615.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,615.23/225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.65

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