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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.90, 339.30 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.90, 339.30 and 139.32 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.90 : 339.30 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.90/339.30 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.90x = 339.30 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.90x = 47,271.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,271.28/225.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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