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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.98, 338.69 and 139.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.98, 338.69 and 139.04 is: 208.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.98 : 338.69 = 139.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.98/338.69 = 139.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.98x = 338.69 × 139.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.98x = 47,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,091.46/225.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.39

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