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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.81, 338.31 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.81, 338.31 and 139.14 is: 208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.81 : 338.31 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.81/338.31 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.81x = 338.31 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.81x = 47,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,072.45/225.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.46

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