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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.75, 311.55 and 138.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.75, 311.55 and 138.38 is: 190.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.75 : 311.55 = 138.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.75/311.55 = 138.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.75x = 311.55 × 138.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.75x = 43,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,110.21/225.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.96

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