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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.69, 311.30 and 138.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.69, 311.30 and 138.37 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.69 : 311.30 = 138.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.69/311.30 = 138.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.69x = 311.30 × 138.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.69x = 43,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,073.02/225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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