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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.87, 311.67 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.87, 311.67 and 138.51 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.87 : 311.67 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.87/311.67 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.87x = 311.67 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.87x = 43,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,169.41/225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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