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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.65, 337.68 and 138.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.65, 337.68 and 138.95 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.65 : 337.68 = 138.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.65/337.68 = 138.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.65x = 337.68 × 138.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.65x = 46,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,921.48/225.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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