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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.84, 338.24 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.84, 338.24 and 138.94 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.84 : 338.24 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.84/338.24 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.84x = 338.24 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.84x = 46,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,995.07/225.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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