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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.62, 311.38 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.62, 311.38 and 138.28 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.62 : 311.38 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.62/311.38 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.62x = 311.38 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.62x = 43,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,057.63/225.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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