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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.87, 311.63 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.87, 311.63 and 138.53 is: 191.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.87 : 311.63 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.87/311.63 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.87x = 311.63 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.87x = 43,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,167.85/225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.12

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