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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.96, 311.64 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.96, 311.64 and 138.60 is: 191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.96 : 311.64 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.96/311.64 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.96x = 311.64 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.96x = 43,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193.30/225.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.15

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