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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.80, 338.76 and 139.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.80, 338.76 and 139.12 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.80 : 338.76 = 139.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.80/338.76 = 139.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.80x = 338.76 × 139.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.80x = 47,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,128.29/225.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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