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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.83, 311.46 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.83, 311.46 and 138.44 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.83 : 311.46 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.83/311.46 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.83x = 311.46 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.83x = 43,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,118.52/225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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