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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.84, 310.26 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.84, 310.26 and 142.02 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.84 : 310.26 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.84/310.26 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.84x = 310.26 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.84x = 44,063.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,063.66/224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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