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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.95, 338.40 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.95, 338.40 and 139.32 is: 208.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.95 : 338.40 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.95/338.40 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.95x = 338.40 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.95x = 47,145.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,145.89/225.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.66

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