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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.76, 310.26 and 142.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.76, 310.26 and 142.06 is: 196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.76 : 310.26 = 142.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.76/310.26 = 142.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.76x = 310.26 × 142.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.76x = 44,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,075.54/224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.10

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