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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.88, 338.02 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.88, 338.02 and 139.24 is: 208.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.88 : 338.02 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.88/338.02 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.88x = 338.02 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.88x = 47,065.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,065.90/225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.37

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