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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.91, 339.26 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.91, 339.26 and 139.76 is: 209.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.91 : 339.26 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.91/339.26 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.91x = 339.26 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.91x = 47,412.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,412.58/225.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.87

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