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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 311.73 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 311.73 and 138.56 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 311.73 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/311.73 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 311.73 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 43,193.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193.31/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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