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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.78, 338.80 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.78, 338.80 and 95.77 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.78 : 338.80 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.78/338.80 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.78x = 338.80 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.78x = 32,446.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,446.88/225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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