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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.99, 338.70 and 139.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.99, 338.70 and 139.05 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.99 : 338.70 = 139.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.99/338.70 = 139.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.99x = 338.70 × 139.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.99x = 47,096.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,096.24/225.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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