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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.69, 311.24 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.69, 311.24 and 137.09 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.69 : 311.24 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.69/311.24 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.69x = 311.24 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.69x = 42,669.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,669.01/225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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