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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.78, 339.03 and 139.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.78, 339.03 and 139.66 is: 209.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.78 : 339.03 = 139.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.78/339.03 = 139.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.78x = 339.03 × 139.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.78x = 47,348.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,348.78/225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.72

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