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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.83, 311.51 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.83, 311.51 and 138.56 is: 191.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.83 : 311.51 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.83/311.51 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.83x = 311.51 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.83x = 43,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,161.61/225.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.12

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