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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.78, 338.46 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.78, 338.46 and 139.05 is: 208.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.78 : 338.46 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.78/338.46 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.78x = 338.46 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.78x = 47,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,062.86/225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.45

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