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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.89, 311.72 and 137.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.89, 311.72 and 137.35 is: 189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.89 : 311.72 = 137.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.89/311.72 = 137.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.89x = 311.72 × 137.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.89x = 42,814.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814.31/225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.54

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