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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.70, 311.43 and 138.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.70, 311.43 and 138.34 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.70 : 311.43 = 138.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.70/311.43 = 138.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.70x = 311.43 × 138.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.70x = 43,083.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083.23/225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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