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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.66, 311.39 and 138.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.66, 311.39 and 138.31 is: 190.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.66 : 311.39 = 138.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.66/311.39 = 138.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.66x = 311.39 × 138.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.66x = 43,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,067.66/225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.86

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