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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.64, 311.30 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.64, 311.30 and 138.44 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.64 : 311.30 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.64/311.30 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.64x = 311.30 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.64x = 43,096.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,096.37/225.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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