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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.78, 311.46 and 137.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.78, 311.46 and 137.22 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.78 : 311.46 = 137.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.78/311.46 = 137.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.78x = 311.46 × 137.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.78x = 42,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,738.54/225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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