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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.72, 338.81 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.72, 338.81 and 139.23 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.72 : 338.81 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.72/338.81 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.72x = 338.81 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.72x = 47,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,171.82/225.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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