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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 311.94 and 138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 311.94 and 138.69 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 311.94 = 138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/311.94 = 138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 311.94 × 138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 43,262.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,262.96/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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