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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.86, 311.73 and 138.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.86, 311.73 and 138.55 is: 191.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.86 : 311.73 = 138.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.86/311.73 = 138.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.86x = 311.73 × 138.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.86x = 43,188.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,188.89/225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.22

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