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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.69, 338.47 and 139.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.69, 338.47 and 139.01 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.69 : 338.47 = 139.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.69/338.47 = 139.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.69x = 338.47 × 139.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.69x = 47,050.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,050.71/225.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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