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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.68, 311.36 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.68, 311.36 and 138.33 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.68 : 311.36 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.68/311.36 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.68x = 311.36 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.68x = 43,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,069.74/225.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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