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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 338.31 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 338.31 and 138.92 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 338.31 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/338.31 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 338.31 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 46,996.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,996.33/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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