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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.79, 311.59 and 137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.79, 311.59 and 137.30 is: 189.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.79 : 311.59 = 137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.79/311.59 = 137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.79x = 311.59 × 137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.79x = 42,780.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,780.18/225.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.47

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